Easiest Pie Crust Ever Made (from the 1940's from scratch) Recipe

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This recipe makes a great pie crust recipe and pre-dates "Ready Made" crust products. Enjoy!!

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Servings: 2 9-12 inch crusts
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Ingredients

Cost per serving $0.86 view details

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In small mixing bowl combine flour and salt; then add shortening.
  3. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until pieces are the size of small peas, about 15-20 seconds.
  4. Add water all at once and beat on low speed just until moistened, about 10-15 seconds until dough forms into a ball.
  5. Divide in half and roll dough into a 12 inch circle and ease into 9 inch pie plate.
  6. Fold pastry under and flute the edges.
  7. Bake 10 – 12 minutes, then fill.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 208g
Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 1002  
Calories from Fat 613 61%
Total Fat 69.41g 87%
Saturated Fat 16.06g 64%
Trans Fat 22.84g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 585mg 24%
Potassium 117mg 3%
Total Carbs 83.46g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 10%
Sugars 0.3g 0%
Protein 11.3g 18%
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  • Amos Miller
    I added 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg...and I recommend leaf lard for the shortening - if you can get it. This is a great recipe - even without my suggestions. Thanks, ChaCha
    I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
    This is a variation

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    • Vera Hanson
      November 8, 2011
      I can not make pie crust but I tried this one and is easy and wonderful.

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